Fast and Effective Laser Hair Removal in Asheville, NC

Thanks to advanced, precision laser technology, there is no need to live with unwanted hair. At Mountain Radiance in Asheville, you can ditch your razors and quit waxing for good with a personal laser hair removal (LHR) plan with our licensed providers.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal (LHR) uses a precisely-calibrated laser (intense pulsed diode laser) to inactivate hair follicles below the skin, effectively stopping hair growth in the desired area. Since different hair follicles are in active growth phases at different times, several laser hair removal treatments are typically necessary to destroy all hair follicles in an area of the body. It’s common to require 6 or more sessions to see complete eradication of hair. The number of laser hair removal treatments you need will be unique to the area or areas you want hair-free. During your consultation, we’ll go over the details of your personal hair removal plan.

Benefits

• Less discomfort than waxing
• You will save time shaving or waxing
• Eliminates the need to pay for razors or professional waxing
• You will enjoy smooth, stubble-free skin

Inclusive Laser Hair Removal for All Bodies

At Mountain Radiance, we provide compassionate gender-affirming laser hair removal in Asheville for transgender and non-binary clients, those with PCOS, and hormonal hair growth. We understand that unwanted facial and body hair can cause dysphoria, discomfort, and affect your confidence—and we’re here to help you feel more at home in your body.

Whether you’re seeking transgender laser hair removal in WNC as part of your gender transition, PCOS facial hair removal, or hirsutism treatment in Asheville, our experienced team creates personalized treatment plans in a safe, judgment-free space. We specialize in laser hair removal for dysphoria and hormone-related hair growth treatment, working with clients at any stage of their transition or hormonal journey. We’re honored to be part of your care team.

Treatment Areas

We can treat virtually any area of the body where you have unwanted hair, including face, neck, chest, back, abdomen, arms, underarms, legs, bikini area, and more. As a trans-friendly laser hair removal provider, our advanced laser technology works effectively on all skin tones and hair types. Treatment plans are completely customized to your needs.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal works by targeting the hair follicles that lie below the surface of the skin (as shown in this illustration).

LHR uses an intense pulsed laser to pass light through the skin and heat up the hair follicle at the root where the hair is generated. This inactivates or “kills” the hair-producing part of the follicle.

The key to an effective treatment is to use the most advanced, precise laser equipment. At Mountain Radiance, we use the Lumenis LightSheer laser with ChillTip Technology.

Our Lumenis LightSheer has an artificial sapphire tip that is liquid cooled (the ChillTip technology). This helps to make the treatment more comfortable; in more sensitive areas, we also use a numbing cream.

This proven technology is effective for all skin types, body areas, and hair types, making it ideal for gender-affirming care, PCOS-related hair growth, and anyone seeking permanent hair reduction.

What to Expect

Whether you’re pursuing gender-affirming treatments, managing PCOS or hormonal hair growth, or simply want smoother skin, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and needs. During your treatment, the tip of the laser handpiece is applied to your skin and pressed slightly. We fire the laser, it delivers a pulse, and the light energy is absorbed by the hair follicles, heating them to the point of “inactivating” or “killing” them.

Different areas require different numbers of treatments depending on the size of the area and its hair density.

Multiple treatments are required because, in one treatment session, only the follicles in the active growth phase (about 25% of them at any given time) are deactivated. It takes 4 – 6 weeks to rotate the actively growing follicles, so we recommend waiting that amount of time before returning for repeat treatment.

Sometimes maintenance treatments are needed about a year after completion of your initial appointments. Laser hair removal is not 100% permanent; some follicles may come back over time.

Does laser hair removal hurt?

With every light pulse, there is a sensation that has been described as a rubber band snapping on the skin. The ChillTip technology can help alleviate the sensation, and most patients tolerate the procedure very well. We can also prescribe a numbing cream to dull more sensitive areas.

Side effects

Possible side effects include redness or “blotchiness” that persists for a day or so in the area(s) treated, but for most, there are no negative side effects after laser hair removal. However, it is critical that you carefully avoid sun exposure and tanning beds before and after laser hair removal treatment. Since laser hair removal targets chromophores, which produce melanin and tan the skin, these can be damaged if exposed to the sun.

Avoid tanning for a minimum of 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after laser hair removal treatment. (It’s a good idea not to plan laser hair removal within weeks before or after a beach vacation or a cruise!)

Laser Hair Removal Before and After

How Much Does Laser Hair Removal in Asheville Cost?

Note that these prices are for a single laser hair removal session; most (though not all) areas require 6 or more treatments for full hair removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal

Electrolysis is a tedious and painful hair removal process that and requires many visits over time. It is also much more expensive than laser hair removal, since each individual hair follicle must be “electrolysed” in this treatment.

Laser hair removal, by contrast, is more comfortable in our hands. We are also able to cover large areas in a short period of time. While multiple visits are required to achieve complete treatment, laser hair removal will not require as many as electrolysis.

Important Safety Information about Laser Hair Removal

Medical spa treatments like laser hair removal are medical procedures that require proper training, appropriate patient selection, and the ability to recognize and manage complications. The wrong laser settings for your skin type can lead to burns, hyperpigmentation, or unsatisfactory results. At Mountain Radiance, we’re an award-winning, physician-led medical spa with Dr. Mark Chandler directly overseeing all clinical operations and laser treatments.

We’re proud to have been voted Best of Asheville – Best Med Spa for several years in a row, a reflection of our commitment to safety and excellence.

Area Served:

• Asheville